School Tours

Field Trips at the Botanical Garden
The New Orleans Botanical Garden offers students and educators a wonderful opportunity to explore the natural world through educational classes.
Registration Information
• Two (2) week advanced registration required. See each program for class fee, class size and other information. If you have trouble registering by phone, e-mail nobgeducation@nocp.org.
• We will fax or e-mail field trip confirmation and guidelines to your school.
• All groups meet at the entrance of the New Orleans Botanical Garden on Victory Avenue.
• Payment can be made by check to NOBG. Please write “School tours” in the memo line.
• Pay at the gift shop upon arrival.
• Tours can be re-scheduled due to rain.
If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible so we can contact groups on our waiting list.
No food or beverages are allowed in the Botanical Garden. There are shaded picnic and playground areas throughout City Park.

Educational Tours
Bring your class to the New Orleans Botanical Garden and take a natural science tour both you and your students will enjoy! Our knowledgeable tour guides share interesting and amazing facts about the plants, animals, insects and living fossils encountered on a stroll through our garden and the Conservatory’s tropical rainforest.

The Benefits of Public Gardens
This walk-and-talk tour with the New Orleans Botanical Garden Education Director covers the importance of a botanical garden, arboretum and city park to a community. We guide students through various exhibits, buildings, and gardens that are vital to the goals of a public garden. This tour emphasizes the many career opportunities in public gardens and green spaces around the world.
To register, call (504) 483-9473 or e-mail scapley@nocp.org
Age group: 9th grade - university students Tour fee: $4/student; teachers free Tour time: 1.5 hours Requirements: Limited to 30 students per tour.

HoursRegular Hours:
Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm
Last entry is at 4pm
Gift Shop Open 10am to 5pm
Enter through the Oscar J. Tolmas Visitor Center at 5 Victory Avenue.

PARK TALK:

“The most beautiful spot in all of NOLA by far!! We will be returning.” - Stacy A.

“I would move here for this Park!” - Caity L.

“One of my favorite places....absolutely the most beautiful park I have ever seen (even internationally)!” - Karen L.

“It's the most beautiful place in New Orleans in my opinion!” - Anjali K.

“I played mini golf with my husband there 41 years ago. ” - Peg K.

“Can I just tell you all how much I LOVE city park?! The singing oak tree coupled with the sculpture garden gives me all of the positive feels. Happy to be affiliated with such a wondrous place! ” - Jacinda L.

“When you go to City Park, you enter another world!” - Linda Marie J.

“Everyone who lives here or visits should take advantage of this city's #1 asset.” - Steve I.

“One of the best kept secrets in NOLA. ” - Wyndham N.

“On behalf of the many citizens like me...job well done. The Park is truly a wonderful asset for our city.” - Eric F.

“Can't wait for the day that I can take my grandchild to the place that my parents use to take me...great memories! ” - Jennie O.

“Beautiful trees. So peaceful to be there.” - Colleen P.

“I remember having my picture taken at the Peristyle for my dance review back in 1964. The Peristyle is still so beautiful!” - Bunny W.

“What a great place to get away from the madness of the French Quarter! ” - Susan F.

“Another claim to fame in our beloved city.” - Carolyn B.

“If you go to New Orleans, you got to see the Mardi Gras...and City Park. What a gem in a place of craziness! ” - Molly H.

“Worth seeing! We drove to the park & there was plenty of parking & it was easy to find. Loved the sculpture garden!” - Linda B.

“We had great time yesterday at the Park! We will definitely be back soon! ” - Nadra J.

“Climbing the trees at City Park is an important rite of passage for any true NOLA kid. ” - Melissa R.

“Everyone I know calls the horses on the Carousel the Flying Horses! ” - Ralph M.

“City Park its really, really, really beautiful.” - Nina G.

“Beautiful location, Park is clean, so much to see for free, great artwork and streetcar accessible.” - Gladys R.

“One of my favorite places in the world!” - Karen L.

“We LOVED this Park. The Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn made us take off our shoes upon laying eyes on it!” - Marvin G.

“I take my 93 year old father to Morning Call whenever possible. I listen to him reminisce about his early memories of City Park.” - Linda J.

“I have to say, not only is City Park beautiful but it is incredibly relaxing and gives you that refreshing boost, I don't know, it kind of just feeds your soul a little bit.” - Greg H.

“No trip to NOLA is complete unless you spend an afternoon at City Park. Bring a picnic, spread a blanket and relax. There's plenty to do and see from Disc Golf to the Sculpture Gardens and rides for the kiddies. You can make a whole day of it and never get bored. Enjoy.” - Dan M.

“I wish we couldn't spent hours here! There is an Amusement Park, a sculpture garden, a place to get coffee and beignets and more! I'd love to go back and spend more time!” - Gina V.

“City Park was the factor that turned me from a tourist to a resident of New Orleans. ” - Bill W.

“Such a beautiful, magical park!” - Josh A.

“Had fun at the park yesterday...my family and I rented the paddle boats and had a blast!!! ” - Kristi S.

“If I was 40 years younger I would climb these large trees!” - Renee E.

“Man, @NOLACityPark is one of the best things about this city.” - Rab G.

“New Orleans is a destination of sights, of tastes, and of sounds. Here, the sounds of the city can fill you with life. But in City Park, an oasis for natives and transplants like myself, the sounds of the Big Easy can make you feel safe. Calm. And at-home.” - Garland H.

“Can't wait to go back.” - Lisa S.

“We are from Florida but love NOLA! And City Park is one of the crown jewels! We go there each time we visit! Love it, this is the model all city parks should strive to emulate. City Park is for all the citizens of New Orleans. ” - Shannon D.

“We rented a Single Surrey, and did a full tour, that took us next to the Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, City Putt and Morning Call. Cafe. What a great time!” - Amy C.